Both end fixed,
One end free and one end fixed etc. A variable speed motor is provided to drive the shaft along with speed control unit as the test is destructive, hence the shaft cannot be used again.
The set-up consists of a sturdy M.S. frame, variable speed motor bearing holders etc. The set up is designed to study the whirling of shafts. Different bearing can be fitted in bearing block to have different end conditions i.e.